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Mercedes’ rookie Kimi Antonelli, 18, became the youngest polesitter in Formula One history during the Miami Grand Prix sprint qualifying, beating McLaren’s Piastri by 0.045 seconds. Antonelli expressed surprise at his achievement, with Verstappen and Norris also in top positions. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff praised Antonelli’s performance, emphasizing the significance of the accomplishment regardless of the race format.
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Captain De Bruyne scored as Manchester City beat Wolves 1-0, moving to third in the Premier League. Guardiola’s team is unbeaten in seven games, with De Bruyne’s emotional goal in his penultimate home game. Wolves’ six-game winning streak ended. De Bruyne expressed surprise at not being offered a contract extension. Wolves boss Pereira praised his team’s spirit despite the loss.
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Liverpool fans celebrated their team’s Premier League success at Anfield, equaling Manchester United’s record of 20 top-flight titles with a 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
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London Marathon sets world record for most finishers, surpassing New York City Marathon’s mark. Kenyan Sabastian Sawe wins men’s elite race, Ethiopian Tigst Assefa breaks women’s-only world record. Organisers confirm new record at 6.35pm London time, with runners still finishing. London Marathon Events CEO hails event as world’s biggest marathon. 56,000 runners expected to participate in 42.195km race.
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McLaren will exit Formula E after 2024-25 to concentrate on Formula One, IndyCar, and a new hyper car project for the 2027 World Endurance Championship. The decision follows a strategic review, with CEO Zak Brown stating a focus on aligning with McLaren Racing’s direction. Formula E hints at a possible partnership extension for next year. McLaren took over the team from Mercedes in 2022. Formula E has nearly 400 million global fans.
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Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast, is undecided about participating in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite winning gold in the 2024 Games, she expressed the need to be thrilled to make a comeback. Biles, with seven Olympic golds, mentioned the heavy toll from Paris and her uncertainty about her role in the upcoming Olympics.
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Saudi Arabia, host of the 2034 Soccer World Cup, considers bidding for the 2035 Rugby World Cup despite limited experience. Sports minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal expressed interest in developing rugby locally, hinting at a potential bid with Qatar and the UAE. Asia Rugby president supports the idea.
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Saudi Arabia, host of 2034 Soccer World Cup, considers bidding for 2035 Rugby World Cup despite limited experience. Sports minister open to idea, aims to develop sport locally. Potential joint bid with Qatar and UAE mentioned. Asia Rugby president supports possibility.
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Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne expressed surprise over the club’s decision not to offer him a contract extension after a decade. The 33-year-old Belgian, with 416 games for City, will leave at the end of the season. De Bruyne, with 107 goals and 177 assists, feels he can still perform at a high level. He plans to focus on playing football and exploring future opportunities.
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Liverpool moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 win over Leicester City, relegating the hosts. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the decisive goal. Liverpool could secure the title if Arsenal lose to Crystal Palace or with a win against Tottenham Hotspur.
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